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Canberra Raiders forward Joe Tapine has been named the club's best player for the second consecutive season, winning the prestigious Meninga Medal at the Raiders Presentation night.
The event took place at the National Convention Centre and was reported by raiders.com.au.
Tapine's outstanding performances throughout the season earned him the well-deserved accolade.
Last season, Tapine also claimed the Meninga Medal, making this his second consecutive win.
Remember when Joe Tapine won the Mal Meninga Medal by the length of the Thoroughbred Park straight? The greatest compliment Ricky Stuart can give him is that he has backed it up a year later.
Tapine polled 24 votes to claim the Meninga Medal for the second time in as many seasons, becoming the ninth man to have won the Raiders' player of the year award multiple times.
The New Zealand international finished two votes clear of Sebastian Kris, while Matt Timoko rounded out the top three on 19 votes - five clear of Corey Horsburgh in fourth.
Canberra Raiders star Joe Tapine has capped off another great season for the Green Machine, taking home the Meninga Medal as the club's best player in 2023.
It makes it back-to-back wins for the Kiwi International, after winning the award last season.
It was a tightly contested affair this year with Sebastian Kris finishing just two votes behind Tapine, while centre Matt Timoko rounded out the top three of voting.
Second placed Kris didn't go home empty handed, with the utility back rewarded for his wonderful season with the NRL Coaches award.
The evening held special significance as the club paid tribute to retiring Captain Jarrod...